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Aardvark Hire Ltd

Active, accounts up to date·subcontractor & supplier·Head office Paignton

About from company website

Aardvark offers a comprehensive range of haulage services, plant hire, earth works, construction, aggregates, vehicle rental and sales. They can provide for every stage of a client's requirements, whether it's moving heavy machinery or land improvements. Their expert team ensures safe and efficient delivery tailored to client needs.

With a foundation built on communication, trust, and accountability, Aardvark consistently delivers exceptional haulage, plant hire, earth works, construction and aggregate solutions on time, within budget, and with full adherence to health and safety regulations. Their dedicated team works closely with contractors, project managers, and site leaders, ensuring smooth collaboration from planning through to completion, providing tailored, proactive solutions designed to meet the unique needs of each project. Lawrence Poole started 'Lawrence Poole Excavations' in 1987, later rebranding to Aardvark.

The company has since expanded into heavy haulage and plant hire, with Lawrence's son Jacob joining in 2024. They are committed to safety and quality, backed by FORS Bronze, CIWM, and ROSPA certifications.

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Accreditations from company website

  • FORS Bronze
  • CIWM
  • ROSPA
  • SMAS Worksafe
  • CSCS

Clients mentioned from company website

European Metal Recycling, Kier Integrated Services, Devon Tarmasters, JET Plant, Devonshire Homes.

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Questions about Aardvark Hire Ltd from the record on this page

What does Aardvark Hire Ltd do?

Aardvark provides transport and logistics services across the UK, specialising in heavy haulage, plant transport, and earthworks. With a modern fleet and FORS Bronze accreditation, they offer tailored solutions for construction, industrial, and farming sectors. Their listed services include Plant hire, Groundworks, Site clearance, Civil engineering and Demolition.

Where is Aardvark Hire Ltd based?

Aardvark Hire Ltd is registered at 46 Hyde Road, Paignton, TQ4 5BY, in South West.

What areas does Aardvark Hire Ltd cover?

Aardvark Hire Ltd states that it works across South West.

How many people work at Aardvark Hire Ltd?

Accounts filed for the year to 2024 report 22 employees, which places the company in the 10-49 employees band.

What is Aardvark Hire Ltd's turnover?

Aardvark Hire Ltd does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on headcount and trade debtors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £2.2m and £5.8m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.

Is Aardvark Hire Ltd still trading?

Companies House lists Aardvark Hire Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2024-12-31.

What accreditations does Aardvark Hire Ltd hold?

Aardvark Hire Ltd displays FORS Bronze, CIWM, ROSPA, SMAS Worksafe and CSCS on its website.

What sectors does Aardvark Hire Ltd work in?

Aardvark Hire Ltd works in Infrastructure, Commercial, Industrial, Residential and Agricultural.

When was Aardvark Hire Ltd established?

Aardvark Hire Ltd was incorporated on 2007-03-08, though the company says it has traded since 1987.

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